Iran Condemns Deadly Suicide Attack in Syria

Iran, Syria's main ally, on Saturday condemned a deadly suicide bombing in Damascus that left at least 26 people dead.

Iran "strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Friday in Damascus and sympathizes with the victims' families," foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast was quoted as saying by the media.

"Without doubt, the unity and vigilance of the Syrian government and people are disappointing the enemies of Syria who think only of internal war, breaking up the country and making it submit to the demands of the axis of America and Zionism," he added, referring Israel.

Iran, a predominantly Shiite country, is a strong ally of Syria, whose regime is controlled by the Shiite minority Alawite branch, while most of the population is Sunni.